Variable Speed Drive Supervisor
United States, Odessa
Other
Disclaimer: SLB completed the acquisition of ChampionX on July 16, 2025. If selected for this position, your employment will begin with ChampionX and will transition to SLB as part of the planned integration.
We are looking for a Variable Speed Drive Supervisor located in Odessa, TX. This is your opportunity to join a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.
What’s In It For You:
Flexible, independent work environment where you will manage a monthly schedule
Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology
Grow your income as you drive growth
Thrive in a company that values a culture of safety to include top-notch safety training and personal protection equipment
Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching and more!
What You Will Do:
Supervise daily activities of VSD technicians, including assembly, programming, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance
Ensure safe and efficient workflow aligned with manufacturing and ESP operational goals
Coordinate with Engineering, Applications, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve product issues and implement process improvements
Review and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, single-line diagrams, and PLC/VFD documentation to support technical troubleshooting
Lead root‑cause analysis for equipment failures, electrical issues, and production defects
Maintain ERP-driven workflows for production orders, inventory accuracy, BOM validation, and work order completion
Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing downtime, improving quality, and enhancing operational throughput
Train and develop VSD personnel in product knowledge, safe work practices, and troubleshooting methods
Ensure compliance with company safety policies and electrical standards
Minimum Qualifications:
5 years of experience working with VSDs/VFDs in manufacturing, electrical assembly, artificial lift, or industrial equipment settings
Experience in the ESP industry (service, engineering, repair, or manufacturing).
Proficiency with ERP systems – including Oracle, SAP, or similar – for work order management, parts consumption, and production tracking
Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, ladder logic, I/O schematics, and electrical drawings
Strong troubleshooting capabilities for VSDs, electrical panels, control circuits, and instrumentation
Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Applications Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality, and Operations
Strong leadership skills with experience supervising teams or leading technical workflows
Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word PowerPoint)
Immigration sponsorship not offered for this role
Physical Demands:
Ability to stand, bend, lift, and move throughout the manufacturing floor
Comfortable working around energized electrical equipment under proper safe‑work practices
May require overtime or off-shift support based on production needs
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field
Experience with ESP surface equipment, switchboards, and artificial lift control systems
Familiarity with PLC programming concepts or HMI interfaces
Background in continuous improvement, Lean, or root‑cause analysis methodologies
About Us:
ChampionX is now part of SLB, a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. As innovators, that’s been our mission for nearly a century.
We are a technology company that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. Today, we face a global imperative to create a future with more energy, but less carbon. Our diverse, innovative change makers are focused on going further in innovation and inventing the new energy technologies we need to get there.
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Benefits
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Health, vision, and dental insurance for you and your dependents available from day one.
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Our exceptional and diverse people are the pulse and spirit of who we are. Every day, you will enrich your knowledge in an environment where differences in thought, creativity and experiences are embraced.
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We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all.
Global in outlook, local in practice – and with a united, shared passion for discovering solutions, we hire talented, driven people and support them to succeed, personally and professionally.
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